Yay! Avril Lavigne has reportedly blamed Terry McBride for her failed third album, The Best Damn Thing. Where many artists have recently thrived with their third record (Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, and Good Charlotte), Avril has failed miserably; and it hasn't been helped with all the bad publicity, what with the law-suit against Girlfriend, and rumours of her world-tour not managing to sell. The small things are also disappointing, with a fantastic 2008 calender, fans were expecting a tour picture filled calender for 2009 - but were left disappointed as several of the pictures are the same, or very similar. Now that Avril has left Nettwerk, fans are expecting a successful forth album, hopefully to be released late next year, or early 2010!Chris
Miley's new video for Fly On The Wall has copied Michael Jackson's Thriller video! Except it features Paparazzi rather than zombies. I'm hoping they've only done this because it was the 25th anniversary of MJ's legendary Thriller album this year, and are not just blatantly copying it. They've even gone as far to re-enact the renowned 
Well, I bought it for my mum's Christmas present, but it's actually quite good. A few weeks ago they released their new single Greatest Day, at first I didn't like it, but it grew on me! And It's now my favourite song at the moment. Even if you're not a Take That fan, check out the new single and album! Tracks to watch out for on the album are Hello, and How Did It Come To This; although it's all good.
I'm shocked! Until last night I always hated Miley, because I thought she lip synced... but she actually doesn't! Oh em gee! Was a proper jaw-dropping moment. Plus she's quite a good singer, too. During the results show Britney Spears 
Diddy says, "I feel like I am best suited to be the next James Bond. We have a black president and it's time for there to be a black Bond." He's even made his own audition tape, which cost £500,000 to produce. His audition is a short film entitled, I Am King, which is coincidently the same name as his new Fragrance. The five minute long film features Diddy himself, obviously, surrounded by women... and other glamorous stuff. I find it quite boring and dull to be honest, would be quite funny to see someone else take up the position of Bong next! Haha! Check out the blog / video below.
Their record label, Roadrunner, have banned the track after Nickelback said it's "prudish" and too offensive for Brits; they clearly haven't considered their fans, and who this would actually be played by... you're hardly going to hear Metal on Radio 1 are you?! Leading UK rock station Kerrang! have launched a campaign to get the song unbanned from the airwaves, with their listeners fully backing them, "A little too racy for British radio? Sorry, but the lyrics in this song probably aren't even as 'racy' as songs by bands such as the Sugababes or Girls Aloud who sing about not only sex, but promote promiscuity to a much younger audience". This fan is completely right! Compare the opening lyrics from Something In Your Mouth to Girl Aloud's Long Hot Summer: "Got to meet the hottie with the million dollar body", at first you'd think
Both the new records are going to be hitting stores this Monday, worldwide. I'm personally not a fan of either of their new music, so I haven't even bothered checking out the previews. But It seems pretty damn stupid. Everyone's giving away music for free, and then complaining that the music industry is suffering. First McFly (English Pop Band) gave away their new album for free in a newspaper, now The Killer's and Kanye West are practically giving away 
So I was just browsing YouTube, 
Katy Perry has shot down rumours of her breasts being fake. She says, "How could people think these are fake? Look at them. Ask them! They are as real as real can be. One hundred per cent genuine and untouched... well sort of. I would never spend money on fake boobs." Katy goes on to say she doesn't have a problem with cosmetic surgery, or anyone that gets it done, but is furious about the accusation. "A tuck or a lift never hurt anyone. In 50 years time, I may look like a Siamese cat in a wind tunnel, but as of this moment I haven't and the rack is real."
Chris Martin has announced the end of Coldplay. He says, "I'm 31 now and I don't think bands should keep going past 33. So we're trying to pack in as much as possible. I don't believe in time off." Coldplay fans are devastated! No more music from them... EVER! I think this is a huge mistake for Chris to make, as not only will he regret it when he runs low on money, but surely he'll miss it? Chris Martin has mimicked Kanye West in his claim of what their recent success is, "The reason we're the biggest band in the world at the moment is because the others are on holiday. While U2 and Green Day are away, we've gotten to make the most of it." Unfortunately, I have to agree with him, as I don't think 
Kele Okereke has said that whilst at Summercase festival over in Spain he was racially abused by a member of John Lydon's (Sex Pistols) entourage, which lead to a brawl. Involved in the fight were Lydon and his entourage, Kele, and guys from Kaiser Chiefs and Foals backing up Kele. He says, "I really wanted to, like, whip his face off. I was lucky I had lots of people around me who were calming me down." Kele also mentioned his thoughts of John Lydon, calling him "the devil", he's also extremely glad there were several witnesses of the event. Yay Kele! ;)
After three years since All The Right Reasons, Nickelback are returning with another superb record, featuring the fantastic new track, Gotta Be Somebody. As with all their previous albums, Nickelback have created an album for everyone, whether you're a metal-head, or a Mariah Carey fan. Dark Horse is still the same 
Early this month, so around now, Linkin Park will start recording their next studio album - only a year and a half after the release of Minutes To Midnight. Chester Bennington is calling the new album a "concept record" and says "I'm not sure I'm allowed to say what the big plan is", writing has already begun for the new album alongside Bennington working on his new solo record. Chester is hoping for a spring or summer release for his album, but I'm pretty sure avid Linkin Park fans will be assuming this the end of the band. Side-projects exist among several members, but a solo career could journey into unknown territory. Let's hope they can stick together!
Rihanna was half-way through her duet with Chris Brown when she rushed off stage, holding her stomach. Fans were left with Brown looking baffled, and having to continue on his own. The incident reportedly caused health scares, but all hope was restored when the Barbadian lass appeared on stage the following night... After watching the performance, it's quite clear that she just got nausea from being spun around so much during the song. View a clip of the performance below!
The exclusive brand of Converse is part of the Product (Red)™ campaign for aids, and incorporates Armstrong's favourite colours, Black and Red. The shoe's are $69.99 in the US, but don't yet seem to be available in the UK or Europe (let me know if they are!). Compared to other styles of Converse on the market, these don't really stand out, and Billie obviously hasn't had much input with the design, but if you're into all the charity stuff then i'm sure you'll love them. 10% of profits go to Product (RED)™.
In an article on NME.com about the regrouping of Blur, Damon Albarn has said that he's half way through the process of making the next Gorillaz album, he also mentions that the new record will be different and interesting; as is every Gorillaz record! If you're a big fan and need something new NOW, check out Albarn's lastest work, for a more oriental take on the style, in his opera, 
Katy Perry was most deffinately a superb host, despite the audience not getting her humour. She managed to get through numerous outfits, all fantastic! Her hair looked amazing too! Most of the award winners were undeserved, in my opinion anyway... but the performances weren't all too bad. Kanye West was a disaster, he cannot sing, one bit - there's no way of being nice about it... plus he blended into the floor. His duet with Estelle was okay, but she had a backing track which was disappointing, seeing as she can actually sing. Beyonce, Take That, Kid Rock, and The Killer's all bored me greatly, especially The Killers; they've gone downhill so much since their debut album. The Wombat's cover of Bleeding Love (only aired in the UK) was quite good, if you like them; if not you probably think they murdered the song. The Ultimate Legend award for Paul McCartney was introduced by Bono (U2), he took his time, so long that I got bored; he didn't please the liverpudlian audience either as he mentioned that The Beatles should have been irish, "If it wasn't for the potato famine, they'd be ours!" He recieved a nice amount of boo's, and rightly so!